5 greatest lower-order comebacks in ODIs

4. Arrival of the original finisher- Michael Bevan (vs West Indies, '96)

Bevan single handedly carried Australia to an unlikely win

The Australian invincibles of the late 90s and early noughties had all the ingredients for greatness: belligerent quickies, a certain wily leg spinner, a rock-solid batting order, an explosive 'keeper-batsman, and two astute leaders. But what made their bunch legendary was their unquenchable thirst for victory even while staring down the barrel of defeat.

In the 5th match of the '96 Benson & Hedges tri-series, Australia was challenged in their backyard by a fierce West Indies side.

Batting first in a rain-curtailed match, the Caribbeans huffed and puffed to 172/9 courtesy a responsible knock from Carl Hooper. Paul Reiffel was the pick of the bowlers, scalping 4 for 29 as Australia was set a target of 173 in 43 overs. Curtly Ambrose and Ottis Gibson breathed fire, as the Australians found themselves cornered at 38-6.

Ian Healy teamed up with Bevan in the middle, and the two pushed the score to 74 when Roger Harper had Healy castled. It looked like the die was cast for Australia.

But Bevan found a staunch partner in Reiffel. The pair found gaps and ran hard between the wickets as the score motored on. It looked like the Kangaroos were running away with the game when Reiffel's stay was cut short.

West Indies still had a chance with 7 runs to defend with two wickets remaining. Shane Warne ran himself out and an anxious McGrath survived an inside edge, bringing Bevan on strike with 4 required off 2.

The bowler, Roger Harper, stopped a straight shot from Bevan with Australia requiring a boundary off the last ball. Bevan repeated the stroke, but this time, the ball rocketed past the umpire to the fence. Sydney launched into a hysteria and Bevan's name was stamped into the annals of cricketing folklore for playing the best ever innings by a finisher.